region May 1987

Macquarie Island region earthquakes in May 1987

Earthquake archive for Macquarie Island region in May 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.0

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.0

01 May 1987

Macquarie Island region, Unknown

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

00:46:11

Coordinates

-57.868, 157.803

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Macquarie Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.0, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 1, 1987 to Tuesday, May 5, 1987 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.0 33.0 km

Macquarie Island region, Unknown

01 May 1987 00:46:11 UTC

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4.7 33.0 km

Macquarie Island region, Unknown

05 May 1987 10:00:31 UTC